Committee advances CACR 15 to preserve right to hunt and fish; minority report ordered The House Fish and Game Committee voted to advance CACR 15, a proposed constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to hunt, fish and harvest game, over objections that it could be costly to reverse and spur litigation; the motion passed 8–6 and a minority report was requested.

The House Fish and Game Committee has narrowly advanced a controversial constitutional amendment to protect the right to hunt and fish, sparking concerns over potential costly litigation and future legislative hurdles.

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DNR pitches vehicle-registration "outdoor recreation endorsement" to fund parks and conservation Minnesota DNR presented a proposal for an opt-in vehicle-registration endorsement that would replace some park stickers, reduce per-user fees over time and distribute revenues across parks, wildlife, forests and enforcement; DNR recommended statutory protections and outlined a phased fee plan.

Minnesota's DNR is proposing a game-changing vehicle-registration add-on that could revolutionize outdoor funding and make accessing parks and wildlife areas more affordable than ever!

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#MN #ConservationFunding #CitizenPortal #MinnesotaParks #OutdoorRecreation

House committee adopts amendment and forwards lodging-tax increase to House floor In a work session the committee adopted a dash-1 amendment to HB 4134 altering distributions of a proposed transient lodging tax increase, then voted to send the bill as amended to the House floor with a due-pass recommendation.

The House Revenue Committee has just moved to increase Oregon's transient lodging tax, potentially generating millions for wildlife conservation—find out what this means for the state's future!

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#OR #ConservationFunding #LegislativeProcess

Oregon House approves lodging tax hike to fund wolf compensation and prevention The Oregon House passed House Bill 4,134 on Feb. 24, 2026, increasing the state transient lodging tax to create a dedicated wolf management compensation and proactive trust fund. Supporters said it provides reliable funding for nonlethal deterrence and compensation; opponents warned of costs to Oregonians and tourism.

Oregon's House just passed a controversial bill to raise lodging taxes, aiming to fund wolf management—will it protect wildlife or burden residents?

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#OR #ConservationFunding #TourismEconomics #WildlifeManagement

Conservation groups push to restore diverted land‑preservation funds; sponsors say bill preserves long‑term conservation tools SB 424 would prevent the diversion of $25 million annually from the land preservation special fund to the general fund for FY2027–FY2029 and keep those dedicated transfer‑tax dollars in the preservation fund. A broad coalition of land trusts, farm bureaus and local groups urged a favorable report, warning that the diversion undermines long‑term conservation and farmland preservation.

A new Senate Bill in Maryland aims to safeguard $25 million annually for vital land preservation programs, crucial for fighting against the irreversible loss of farmland to development.

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#MD #ConservationFunding #CitizenPortal #AgriculturalSustainability #EnvironmentalProtection

📢Fondation Franklinia have opened a call for project proposals for threatened trees of the Mediterranean basin. 🌍 Deadline for submission is midnight CET March 25th, 2026.

Click the link for more information: 🔗fondationfranklinia.org/en/call-for-proposals-op...

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Land trusts, farmers and Intervale Center urge full $37.6M VHCB funding to protect Vermont farms Land trusts, farmers and the Intervale Center told a legislative hearing the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board’s statutory $37,600,000 allocation is critical to conserving farmland, reducing farmers’ debt burdens and supporting business planning for roughly 900–1,000 Vermont farms.

A coalition of farmers and land trusts is urging Vermont legislators to fully fund the $37.6 million needed to preserve vital farmland and support local agriculture.

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#VT #ConservationFunding #CitizenPortal #AffordableHousing #AgriculturalSustainability #VermontFarms

Saratoga County committee approves $95,000 reserve transfer, sets March hearing on ag‑district inclusions The county Trails and Open Space Committee authorized a $95,000 transfer from the open‑space reserve to allow a previously approved 2021 conservation purchase to close, set a March public hearing on additions to two agricultural districts, and reviewed the county's farmland/open‑space and trails grant programs and a proposal to fund a countywide trails master plan.

Saratoga County's Trails and Open Space Committee just approved a $95,000 reserve transfer to finalize a key conservation project and set the stage for exciting agricultural developments next month!

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#SaratogaCounty #NY #ConservationFunding #CitizenPortal #TrailsDevelopment

Supervisors begin work on Budget Amendment No. 3 and review rural‑service and capital funds ahead of possible $3M loan At the Jan. 26 meeting the board opened Budget Amendment No. 3 tied to a possible $3 million loan and reviewed rural service (RSP) budget requests totaling roughly $2.75 million. Supervisors asked staff to gather outstanding department estimates and recommended department‑head sessions before final votes.

Chickasaw County Supervisors are gearing up for a crucial budget amendment that could unlock a $3 million loan for conservation projects—what does this mean for your community?

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#ChickasawCounty #IA #BudgetTransparency #PublicParticipation #ConservationFunding #CitizenPortal

⏰ Final call!
Apply for the 2026 Whitley Awards by 31 Oct (midnight GMT) 🌍

Win £50,000 for your conservation project + media spotlight etc.
Apply now 👉 whitleyaward.org/apply-for-co...

#WhitleyAwards #ConservationFunding #WildlifeConservation #GlobalSouth #ClimateAction #Biodiversity

After watching Saving Walden's World, Samantha Burns reflect on how corporate interests infiltrate government policies...
#SavingWaldensWorld #SamanthaBurns #SmallFarmersMatter #ConservationFunding #XercesSociety #ProtectInsects #FoodJustice #LandAndLife #CorporateAccountability #FarmingForTheFuture

A recent report highlights barriers preventing Indigenous and Afro-descendant women from accessing funding for conservation and land rights, proposing strategic recommendations to overcome these challenges. 🌿 Link: https://tinyurl.com/24mow489 #GenderEquality #IndigenousRights #ConservationFunding

Pennsylvania Commission Considers Sunday Hunting Model Based on Successful Maryland Guidelines Commission discusses adopting Maryland's balanced Sunday hunting framework for Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania is on the brink of potentially reshaping its outdoor experience by considering a balanced Sunday hunting model inspired by Maryland's success!

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#PA #CitizenPortal #OutdoorRecreation #MentalHealthBenefits #PennsylvaniaHunting #ConservationFunding

🧓 “We Don’t Do New”
“This isn’t a space we’ve funded before.”
Translation: We’re allergic to innovation but love talking about systems change.
#InnovationGap #ConservationFunding #FundersBeWildin

Oregon House Bill 2977 increases transient lodging tax for wildlife conservation funding Bill enhances tax on short-term lodging to support species conservation efforts

Oregon's new bill raises the transient lodging tax to fund crucial wildlife conservation efforts—could your weekend getaway help save endangered species?

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#OR #SustainableTourism #TaxPolicy #ConservationFunding

Senators question funding delays for conservation projects during committee meeting Senators demand clarity on delayed funds impacting conservation efforts and project timelines.

Senators are demanding answers on funding delays that could jeopardize crucial conservation projects and efforts to protect endangered species.

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#US #CitizenPortal #GovernmentTransparency #WildlifeProtection #USSenate #ConservationFunding

Michigan DNR seeks revenue increase through recreation passport opt-out proposal DNR aims to enhance state park funding and tackle extensive infrastructure needs.

Michigan's Department of Natural Resources is facing a funding crisis that could jeopardize the future of our beloved state parks—innovative solutions are urgently needed!

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#MI #PublicLandAccess #RecreationPassport #CitizenPortal #ConservationFunding

County officials advocate for increased conservation funding at budget listening session County leaders push for higher DATCP funding for conservation programs and flood mitigation efforts.

Vernon County officials are racing against time to secure critical conservation funding as they tackle urgent issues like flood mitigation and property acquisitions.

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#VernonCounty #WI #CitizenPortal #VernonCountyConservation #ConservationFunding #FloodMitigation

Montana Committee Rejects House Bill 857 Over Concerns of Double Taxation Testifiers unanimously oppose House Bill 857 citing privacy and financial concerns for landowners

House Bill 857 is igniting fierce debate in Montana, as stakeholders warn that a proposed surcharge on conservation licenses could threaten public access to hunting lands and harm small businesses.

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#MT #CitizenPortal #ConservationFunding #LandAccess #WildlifeManagement

State committee discusses potential $3M funding for conservation and food efforts Committee explores funding proposals exceeding $3 million for conservation and food bank programs.

Vermont's government is at a crossroads as urgent funding discussions unfold, revealing a potential $3 million boost for crucial agriculture and food programs amidst looming budget shortfalls.

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#VT #CitizenPortal #ConservationFunding #FoodSecurity #VermontAgriculture

Oklahoma legislators establish Infrastructure Revolving Fund for Conservation Commission Oklahoma creates ongoing fund for Conservation Commission from gross production tax revenues.

Oklahoma's House Bill 1910 could revolutionize agricultural sustainability and urban development with a new funding mechanism, but will it secure the financial backing needed to succeed?

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#OK #SustainableDevelopment #UrbanResilience #ConservationFunding #CitizenPortal

An exciting step forward! The #CaliFund is a major milestone in #ConservationFunding, showing how digital genomic data can help preserve biodiversity. A great leap for global environmental protection! 🌍💡 #CBD @fao.org @bmel.de @bmzclimate.bsky.social @bmz-digital.global

Montana lawmakers revise nonresident hunting license fees to support access programs Montana House Bill 145 alters nonresident hunting fees to enhance funding for access programs

Montana lawmakers are debating a bold proposal that could drastically increase nonresident hunting license fees while aiming to improve access to the state's stunning wilderness—what's at stake?

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#MT #MontanaHunting #HuntingAccess #ConservationFunding #TourismImpact

Award, Fellowship and Grants Opportunities Award, Fellowship and Grant Opportunities Below is a list of some of the ongoing award, fellowship and grant opportunities that we thought our members might be interested in. Use the hyperlinks to ju...

Terrific list of conservation-related funding opportunities, made by @society4conbio.bsky.social:

docs.google.com/document/d/1...

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Happy New Year! Incredible resource—thank you for supporting future environmental leaders.

Funding like this fuels the change we need. Sharing widely to help amplify impact!

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#ConservationFunding
#EnvironmentalLeadership
#ScienceForChange

Suggestions of additional grants, scholarships, awards, etc. are always welcome.

It will be a while before I do another big update (or even better, more curation!).

A few links may be broken -- an online search with the name may get you there.

#ConservationFunding

Funding & awards A list of conservation-related scholarships, fellowships, funding, and awards.

Happy New Year!

I updated my webpage of envirionment-related scholarships, grants, & awards: www.aerinjacob.ca/funding--awa...

It includes:
* science
* action & policy
* communication
* travel awards
* international tho' emphasis on N Am, Africa, & women

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#ConservationFunding

What determines international #conservationfunding allocation?

Is it influenced by things we were expecting to matter such as:
1) conservation targets
2) threat levels
3) costs
4) supporting IPLC
5) pre-existing investment